Traffic starts to ease after two multi-car crashes cause Anzac chaos
12 people died during Anzac weekend last year, and police want to avoid a repeat of that.
12 people died during Anzac weekend last year, and police want to avoid a repeat of that.
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Holidaymakers line up in a gridlock heading out of Auckland ahead of Easter weekend. Video / Supplied
The roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
Lane layout changes left motorists stumped and held up in major traffic on Monday.
A left lane has been turned into an exit-only lane.
Disillusioned Aucklanders are increasingly looking for a better and cheaper place to live.
"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."
Transport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ Herald
High number of traffic offences still bugs recently retired JP.
Waka Kotahi is warning motorists to expect delays.
A city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
Traffic management will be in place from Papakura to Takanini from 7pm tonight until 5am.
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
Queues over 7km long have resulted from crash between Market Rd and Greenlane off-ramps.
A ute rolls head on into another vehicle after hitting a bank on Scenic Drive in Auckland. Video / Piha Community
The road will be open to northbound traffic only.
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
A bus driver shortage, fewer services and closed rail lines are bringing greater gridlock.
The crash has closed two lanes and blocked the Northcote on-ramp.
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
“I do not let my grandchildren out the gate. They cannot play beside the road."